NHS staff who voice extremist Gaza views could be struck off as Wes Streeting launches crackdown on anti-Semitism
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NHS staff who voice extremist views on Gaza could be struck off under a government crackdown on anti-Semitism. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has insisted the conflict in the Middle East must not be used as a 'pretext to attack communities here in Britain'.
![[People pay tribute at the memorial site for the victims of the 07 October 2023 Supernova music festival attack in Israel]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/13/93167203-14194781-image-a-24_1734269775581.jpg)
He instructed managers that there should be a 'zero tolerance' approach to such 'vile behaviour in our health service'. Jewish doctors warned of a rise in anti-Semitic abuse from colleagues after the Hamas terror attacks triggered the latest violence. Concerns have been raised about a backlash in the workplace, and social media posts celebrating terrorist attacks.
![[Part of Gaza City seen on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/13/93167207-14194781-image-a-25_1734269787981.jpg)
Mr Streeting told the Sunday Telegraph: 'This government has been clear that we will use the full force of the law against anyone who uses the conflict in the Middle East as a pretext to attack communities here in Britain, and there is a strict zero-tolerance approach to this vile behaviour in our health service.
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'No ifs, no buts – I expect regulators to investigate any concerns suggesting patient safety is at risk due to discrimination or misconduct by a healthcare professional. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has insisted the conflict in the Middle East must not be used as a 'pretext to attack communities here in Britain'.
People pay tribute at the memorial site for the victims of the 07 October 2023 Supernova music festival attack in Israel. Part of Gaza City seen on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. 'Any worker espousing racist or extremist views should know they could end up in front of a disciplinary panel.
